Poll: What do you use your belt loops for?

GG · 5th October 10, 11:15 PM

At least in Europe it is considered very bad taste when you wear trousers with belt loops without a belt. The same applies to women’s skirts. If they have belt loops women must wear a belt.

If my kilts have loops, I use them. I know the loops are intended for the sporran strap only but I simply cannot figure out why they should not be used for the belt too? I mean, they are much wider than needed for the sporran strap.

So yes, of course I use the loops for both sporran strap and belt.

To me good taste is always more important than rules.

Greg

I will wear a kilt whenever I feel like it and when appropriate.

**Mike_Oettle** · 8th October 10, 04:58 AM

GG wrote: “At least in Europe it is considered very bad taste when you wear trousers with belt loops without a belt.”

Well, since I do not wear braces, I do wear a belt with my trousers. The cut of the trousers available to me requires it – they do not sit properly around my waist.
But bad form not to wear a belt? That I find odd.
If the trousers stay up without a belt, there’s no crime in not wearing one.
Regards,
Mike

GG · 9th October 10, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

But bad form not to wear a belt? That I find odd.

If the loops are there they should be used. I think it is about empty loops are signalizing that you have not finished your dressing.

Greg

**Jock Scot** · 9th October 10, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by GG

If the loops are there they should be used. I think it is about empty loops are signalizing that you have not finished your dressing.

Greg

Well that certainly is a point of view that I had not considered before.

**English Bloke** · 10th October 10, 02:53 AM

I used to use belt loops for belt and sporran strap. I read posts from those wiser than me here that this can permanently damage your kilt by pulling it out of shape. I examined the physics and agreed it was plausible so now I don't use the loops for my kilt belts but only my sporran straps. It's a personal thing mind you. It's just what I do.

**Redshank** · 10th October 10, 04:30 AM

Oh What a fuss, Oh what a palarva, Oh whatever next.

For once and for all, Belt loops are for the belt, if you wear a kilt handmade to your specific measurements, and a well made kilt at that, then no way will the belt pull your kilt out of shape, you have no need to wear the belt cinched up tight if the kilt fits properly, the belt loops merely prevents the belt riding up at the back of the kilt.

Belt Loops for belts, sporran straps don't go through as the buckles may catch on the loops and prevent the sporran from being moved to one side, a quick fiddle will soon rectify the problem though.

It's not rocket science

**Mael Coluim** · 10th October 10, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Redshank

Oh What a fuss, Oh what a palarva, Oh whatever next.

For once and for all, Belt loops are for the belt, if you wear a kilt handmade to your specific measurements, and a well made kilt at that, then no way will the belt pull your kilt out of shape, you have no need to wear the belt cinched up tight if the kilt fits properly, the belt loops merely prevents the belt riding up at the back of the kilt.

Belt Loops for belts, sporran straps don't go through as the buckles may catch on the loops and prevent the sporran from being moved to one side, a quick fiddle will soon rectify the problem though.

It's not rocket science

This is too logical, Chris.

**English Bloke** · 10th October 10, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Redshank

Oh What a fuss, Oh what a palarva, Oh whatever next ... For once and for all ... It's not rocket science

Each to their own eh? Making a choice based on informed opinion, which is what these discussions are about. No fuss, no palarva, no need for once and for alls ... It's not rocket science!!

**Mael Coluim** · 10th October 10, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Redshank

. . . Belt loops are for the belt, if you wear a kilt handmade to your specific measurements, and a well made kilt at that, then no way will the belt pull your kilt out of shape, you have no need to wear the belt cinched up tight if the kilt fits properly, the belt loops merely prevents the belt riding up at the back of the kilt.

Belt Loops for belts, sporran straps don't go through as the buckles may catch on the loops and prevent the sporran from being moved to one side, a quick fiddle will soon rectify the problem though. . .

Looks like the Kilted Legend agrees with you, Chris.